Colonel Aaron Burgstein Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility

Colonel Aaron Burgstein Memorial Scholarship, with an application deadline in April, offers one award in the amount of $1000.

Description

The Colonel Aaron Burgstein Memorial Scholarship was established for minor dependents of Active Duty, retired, or prior service members of all branches, reservists or National Guard members who are/will be pursuing a two or four-year degree at an accredited college/university. Priority will be given to those dependents whose parent/guardian either: served for eight or more years; died while serving on or in an active duty status, or; has been classified as a wounded warrior through the Air Force Wounded Warrior program. A recipient will be selected by a non-AFA committee based upon academic achievement, strong character, commitment to others, and future goals. This is optional (needed to support application priority status): If your parent/guardian is deceased, please upload a copy of the Casualty Report (DD1300); If your parent/guardian is classified as AFW2, please upload a letter from the assigned RCC or NMCC confirming status of parent/guardian. Evaluators will not be sent this information. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.